Have you heard of the “Triangle Method”? It’s a simple yet intriguing technique that involves visualizing an upside-down triangle on someone’s face. Here’s how it works: start by making eye contact with their left eye for a maximum of three seconds. Then, slowly let your gaze travel diagonally downwards towards their mouth, holding it there for a second or two. Finally, bring your gaze back up to their right eye.
What makes this technique so fascinating is the power of the gaze. Numerous studies have shown that looking into someone’s eyes can have a significant impact on our working memory, imagination, and mental control.
Research has shown that prolonged eye contact can be highly arousing. However, there’s a fine line between just enough and too much. A study conducted at the London Science Museum revealed that the optimal time for arousing eye contact is slightly over three seconds. Anything longer may come across as creepy.
Interestingly, lips also play a role in arousal. They are not only associated with kissing but can also indicate being turned on. A study from 2010 found that men had a preference for women with redder lips and tended to gaze longer if they wore rouge lipstick. The researchers suggest that this preference may be due to the rosy lips mimicking the vasodilation associated with sexual arousal.
All in all, it seems that the “Triangle Method” is a combination of basic body language and a touch of social media sensationalism, with a sprinkle of Tik-Tok tropes.
